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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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